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Manufacturing Engineer

Mann+Hummel GmbH

Hanover Park, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$90,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capital Appropriation Request (CAR), Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Capital Project, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Cost Reporting, Cross-Functional, Design for Assembly (DFA), Electrical Engineering, Equipment Specification, Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Process Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Improvement, Process Validation, Procurement Specifications, Product Design, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Production Support, Project Development, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Control, Quality Management, Reliability Engineering, Research & Development (R&D), Risk Management, SolidWorks, Standards Development, Statistics, Supply Chain Operations, Sustainability, Time Management, Tool and Die Manufacturing, Validation Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Hanover Park, IL
POSTED
5 days ago

Job Description

Role Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer plays a critical role in supporting both New Product Introduction (NPI) and the end-to-end project management of new and existing products within the LS&E Americas Group. This position ensures successful industrialization of new products from concept through full-scale production, while optimizing processes, improving quality, reducing costs, and ensuring on-time project delivery. It will involve travel to 4 manufacturing sites here in the U.S.

This role partners cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Commercial teams to drive product launches, scale-up activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Main Tasks

New Product Introduction (NPI)

  • Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new product launches from design transfer through production ramp-up
  • Collaborate with R&D and Product Development to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
  • Develop, validate, and implement manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment for new products
  • Support PFMEA, control plans, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and production trials
  • Drive pilot builds, line trials, and production scale-up while meeting quality, cost, and delivery targets

Project Management

  • Lead and manage cross-functional projects related to new product launches and process improvements
  • Develop detailed project plans including scope, timelines, resources, risks, and deliverables
  • Track and communicate project progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders
  • Ensure projects meet milestones, budgets, and performance objectives
  • Coordinate capital projects including equipment specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning

Process Engineering & Continuous Improvement

  • Research, design, and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes for new and existing products
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, yield, scrap reduction, and labor efficiency
  • Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable corrective actions
  • Improve equipment reliability, uptime, and changeover efficiency

Operations Support

  • Provide daily engineering support to production to maintain performance targets
  • Develop standard work instructions and train operators and maintenance teams
  • Ensure robust process control and quality systems are maintained

Cost & Performance Optimization

  • Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through process innovation and material optimization
  • Prepare and justify capital appropriation requests (CARs)
  • Monitor and report on cost savings and operational improvements

Experience

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Experience:

  • 5 years experience in manufacturing/process engineering or new product introduction
  • Strong project management skills (planning, execution, risk management)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint; Project preferred)
  • Knowledge of CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred:

  • Experience leading NPI or product industrialization projects
  • Familiarity with stage-gate or product development lifecycle processes
  • Lean manufacturing experience (5S, TPM, Kaizen, VSM)
  • Knowledge of process validation, PFMEA, and statistical analysis
  • CAPEX project management experience

Salary: $80-90k

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Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects - all of which awaits you here.

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